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A Troublesome Banana

Yesterday I did something awful to my hair. It’s probably the worst thing a girl can ever do to her hair. Well if you’re wondering whether I chopped off my hair then you’re wrong. It’s something worse than that! I recently read in a magazine that applying a mask of banana adds extra sheen to your hair. And I was tempted to try it out. So after shampooing my hair I took a banana and squeezed it in my hands and applied the mash all over my hair. After keeping it for five minutes I washed my hair and dried it with a towel. And guess what, I found small chunks of banana all over my hair!  I shampooed my hair again but it did not help as the banana chunks were quite determined to stick to my hair! I just kept my fingers crossed and hoped that I don’t find red ants all over my head next morning! I had to stay back at home throughout the day, bored to death! I realized that I had to mash the banana into a fine paste and then apply it! But forget it, who’s going to try again. I've decided, bananas are good to eat and that's how they're useful ,NOT for applying on my hair !

Funday with Friend

lychee chill and choco shots

Life is so dull at present! I want to escape this humdrum life and travel far, far away from the duns and drabs and slate grays of everyday life! Since I don’t see any plans for a get away very soon, probably a meet-up with my friend would be just fine. So, off I went to my friend’s house! I met her toddler cousins (they were all really cute)!! And her grandma made me some curd rice which is a South Indian preparation of rice with curd and pickle. And then we hopped into a CCD nearby. This was really fun!! I had a "lychee chill", (which tasted quite the same as milk shake) and my buddy had a green apple soda with mint. 

We chatted for a long time, and she also did nail art for me (which was probably the worst nail art you have ever seen). Later we also pigged out on chocolate shots and they were yum!! I had a great time, except for the curd rice, which I expected to be delicious , but it turned out so sour and my expression after having a spoon was one which people have when they stamp on a dog’s poop by mistake)! So, Saturday was more or less a Funday for me. After all Saturdays are meant to be fun, what say?

Durga Puja~The Quintessence of Bengali Festivals

Pandal -hopping

Hey everyone, how’s it going?  Back to blogging after a long time as my exams were on. Now that they’re over, I’m in a happy mood! And one more reason for my “happy mood” is Durga Puja, which is only about two weeks from now. The five days of Durga Puja are real "fundays" for the people of Bengal. There is so much life and color in the city during these days.

There are bumper sales and discounts on outfits in every store and people literally get mad while haggling over their prices! In busy market places like New Market and Gariahat, you can hardly find a place to walk on the pavement.

Streets are already being decorated with lamps and everywhere you get to see “pandals” under construction. And if you’re a true Bengali, then these small things are sure to bring that special feeling of joy and excitement in your heart. Durga Puja is one of my favorite festivals like all other Bengalis. 

Shiuli

But, probably my reason for liking it is a bit different from others. I love autumn, so maybe that’s a reason. And there’s a special aromatic flower than blooms only during autumn. I recently discovered that its local name is “shiuli” which stands for coral jasmine. 

The air is filled with the fragrance of these flowers after twilight. And when you go out for pandal hopping, the beautiful fragrance of the flowers is a real delight!

So, here I am, wishing all Bengalis across the globe a wonderful Durga Puja!  Go shopping, feast and celebrate ~ that’s the true joy of the festival!